CHINA MEI
17852 S DIXIE HWY, Miami, FL, 33157
Most recent inspection
- Date
- April 7, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 12
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (12)
- 29-34-4CriticalRepeat
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 01B-02-5Critical
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice (78 F - Hot Holding)at the front line. As per operator rice was cooked at 11:00 AM. Stop sale was issued.
High Priority
- 03B-01-6Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (78 F - Hot Holding)at the front line. As per operator rice was cooked at 11:00 AM. Stop sale was issued.
High Priority
- 22-16-4
Reach-in freezer/ cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic - Reach-in freezer/ cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at both reach in freezer and reach in cooler in the kitchen area.
Basic
- 08B-12-5Repeat
Stored food not covered.
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ribs inside the reach in freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 14-17-4Repeat
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler next to front counter. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 21-12-4Repeat
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 16-37-1Repeat
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not chlorine test kit available during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 36-06-4
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard soiled on the floor at kitchen area.
Basic
- 31B-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink in the kitchen.
Intermediate
- 35B-01-4Repeat
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 10-06-5Corrected on site
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs stored above raw chicken in the reach in cooler. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 13, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.